Canon 80D vs Sony A7S II
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Canon 80D vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A7S
- Replacement is Sony A7S III

Canon 80D vs Sony A7S II Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 80D vs Sony A7S II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

The 80D was released 5 months later than the A7S II and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 80D scores vs the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 80D vs Sony A7S II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Sony A7S II
80D | A7S II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Canon 80D
A7S II | 80D | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 80D and Sony A7S II
80D | A7S II | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | October 2015 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Canon 80D vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D features outside dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 80D vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 80D vs the A7S II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and A7S II is 59 and 68 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and A7S II.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 80D featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon 80D will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

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Canon 80D vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-02-18 | 2015-10-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 169 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
Total lenses | 326 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 grams (1.61 pounds) | 627 grams (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,199 | $2,767 |